This time of year we have many of our classrooms empty due to our students out on internships learning important trade, business, and industry skills. We have several great highlights of student-led activities in partnership with local businesses, and national qualifiers for SkillsUSA and FBLA. Also, our Summer School registration opens tomorrow at 8 AM. Classes fill fast.
We are doing great things!
-Joan Huston
May 1 - Summer School Registration Opens at 8 AM
May 1 - Dennis Kampe Scholarship Interviews
May 6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7 - Fire Science Station 26 New Student Orientation
May 8 - Early Release - No Session 2 or Cosmo 2
May 11 - Cascadia Tech Foundation Gala
May 16 - Last day for the Cosmetology Salon
May 17 - Last E-Waste Recycling for 23-24
May 21 - Distinguished Graduates & Dennis Kampe Scholarship Awards Reception
May 24 - All School Picnic
May 29 - Teaching Academy & Pre-Electrical New Student Orientation
May 30 - Last day for A Touch of Class
Teaching Academy
Teaching Academy prepares students with skills and knowledge to become a Washington State Certified Paraeducator. With the ultimate goal of earning their teaching certificate with additional education. The program also provides opportunities to work with elementary students on-site in a K-8 practicum setting. Students who successfully complete the Teaching Academy program can earn up to 8 college credits toward their Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Students also engage with guest speakers from college and industry. This one-year program is located in Woodland as a satellite campus and will serve high school juniors and seniors from Camas, Hockinson, Kalama, La Center, Ridgefield, Washougal, and Woodland.
Where the student becomes the teacher.
Industry Certification
- Washington State Paraeducator Certification (Para Pro)
- YouScience: 21st Century Skills, Teaching as a Profession II
- CPR/First Aid
Cascadia Tech Fashion Design would like to thank Shaila Gomez, owner of Amor Sapphire, for hosting seven Fashion Design students as interns. In the Fall, two second-year students, Natalie and Taylor, who were interested in gaining more work experience before they got busy designing their Spring fashion show collection. Both students had completed a 30-hour internship last Spring but were ready to learn more. Shaila recently opened Amor Sapphire which is one of the only men's, women's, and children's consignment stores here in Vancouver and it is within walking distance of our campus. Having this opportunity for students is invaluable for reducing barriers for students. Transportation can often be a challenge when offering internships, and having a location where students don't need to worry about that is invaluable. Thank you Shaila and your commitment to sharing your knowledge and being a community partner!
Check out our Fashion Design Interns in action.
Amor Sapphire will be moving to the Vancouver Mall, opening on May 6.
Dental
This all started when her siblings were admitted to Cascadia for the 2024-2025 school year. At orientation night, their dad mentioned that his kids weren’t newbies here; his daughter was our student and this is how she became successful.
Tatyana Aleksandrova graduated from the Skills Center in 2011 with her Dental Assistant License. Her teachers remember her quite well: a cheerful girl with shining eyes who was eager to learn. Her shining personality was reflected in everything she has done: advocating for her family, interpreting for her parents, and caring for her siblings. On her path, she took Advanced Placement courses, volunteered her time at the Free (dental) Clinic of SW Washington, completed the Dental Hygiene program with a Bachelor’s degree, and membered on the Advisory board of our Cascadia Tech Dental Assisting program in 2016. Her family can be proud of her. Tatyana smiles when she remembers these years. “I was looking to become a teacher,” she says, “but my family guided me to consider other alternatives. They suggested looking into dental assisting.”
As a first-generation immigrant from Ukraine, Tatyana has been working very hard to build her professional career. Right out of high school she started working as a Dental Assistant at Half Dental and later at Columbia Endodontic Group. Simultaneously, she attended the Dental Hygiene program at Clark College. Soon after graduating and obtaining her professional license, she found employment as a Dental Hygienist at a private office in Redmond, OR. Tatyana is currently working as a Registered Dental Hygienist at Advantage Dental in Madras, OR. She sounds happy. “Thanks to my experience at the Skills Center,” she says, “I was able to make an educated choice regarding my career path; it settled in my heart to choose dental hygiene.”
E-Waste Recycling
The last day is May 17.
Information Technology students at Cascadia Technical Academy are accepting e-waste donations.
Learn more: E-Waste Recycling
Email ray.nelson@evergreenps.org with questions about donation items or an alternative drop-off schedule.
Dental Clinic
The last day is May 10.
No insurance but need dental care?
Call our Dental Clinic Manager, Stephanie Johnson at 360.604.1057 to schedule your appointment.
High-quality care is provided to Cascadia Technical Academy patients by licensed community dentist volunteers. The dentists are supported by licensed community dental hygienist volunteers and the Cascadia Tech’s Dental students and staff.
Learn more: Dental Clinic
Cosmetology Salon
The last day is May 16.
The Salon is open Monday-Thursday 12 - 5 PM.
Please call for an appointment at 360.604.1080.
Each second-year student needs at least 3 customers per week. Schedule an appointment today to help them earn hours.
Learn more: Cosmetology Salon
Cascadia Tech Academy Cosmetology students, under the direction of a licensed cosmetology instructor, provide all salon services.
A Touch of Class
The last day is May 30.
Culinary, Baking & Pastry Arts students prepare and serve all the meals.
Please call Nicholas Ellison, Catering Coordinator at 360.604.1054 for specific dates.
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Breakfast 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM and Lunch 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Learn more: A Touch of Class
Mr. Hovde can help students and their families fill out their FAFSA, College/Tech School Applications, Apprenticeship Applications and any Scholarships you might be applying for.
If you are struggling with any social, emotional, academic or family issues, Mr. Hovde is available to schedule a meeting with you. Please email him at Ryan.Hovde@evergreenps.org.
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